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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the alarming system?
Sometimes a controller module cannot execute the logic that is required. Which of the subsystems below would be able to execute this logic?
Ethernet/IP is based on a protocol that the higher OSI layers of DeviceNet uses. Which of the answers below is the correct acronym for this protocol?
There are three parameters that need to be configured when manually addressing in IPv4. Which of the answers below represents the parameters that are required?
In the process conditions model, there are transition points between the stages of operating conditions. Which of the answers below is the signals conditions moving from normal to abnormal conditions?
Which of the networks below is best used by foundation field bus for the controller communication level?
The design and utilization of a SCADA system requires the approval of several layers of government. Which of the terms below would best be described as confirming adherence to all relevant codes for SCADA applications in advance?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below concern network topologies the most?
Any SCADA system must adhere to universal standards which allow smooth communication over international boundaries. Which of the standards below would have incompatibility between different hardware vendors components?
Which of the connectors below is best suited for environments with vibration?
SCADA systems have been integrated with various industrial processes. Which of the answers below is best defined as allowing control of remote pump and compressor stations?
In a motor control function block program, conditional block are used. Which of the answers below is best described as a condition that must be TRUE before a device can be activated?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below concern network topologies the most?
During day-to-day operation of an industrial network, some device addresses may change depending on the needs of the system. Which of the answers represents the normal state of a physical address during normal operations?
Which error check method is best described as an industry standard fieldbus protocol?
A modern DCS needs to be able to respond to growing demands. Which of the terms below is best defined as the measure of a system's ability to increase or decrease in performance and cost in response to changes in application and system processing demands.
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "E"?
Ethernet has two common messaging types that are controller-to-controller defined in the application layer. Which of those messaging types can be described as only using multicast and peer-to-peer communication?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the alarm philosophy compared to industry standards?
Providing power to remote sites in a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the answers below would be best defined as one that is the most cost-effective?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is best for identifying or changing alarms?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that converts 8 or 16 inputs to a digital signal?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that is generally used with an RJ-45 connector?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 3?
Which of the components below best represents the letter "A"?